Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Baked Potatoes
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How to Make Cheesy Bacon Baked Potatoes
- Scrub 4 large russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
- Bake potatoes at 425°F (220°C) for 55-65 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
- While potatoes bake, cook 6 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, cool slightly, and crumble. Set aside 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- In the reserved bacon grease, sauté 1/2 medium onion (chopped) and 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped) until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes). Add 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced) and saute until cooked through (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- Once potatoes are cooked, carefully cut a slice off the top of each, creating a lid.
- Gently scoop out the potato flesh, leaving the skins intact. Set aside potato shells.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked potato flesh. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the sauteed vegetable mixture, and half of the crumbled bacon.
- Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato skins. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tops are lightly browned.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
72g
Carbs
11g
